Ethan Trex compiled a list of 10 individuals who switched careers after the age of 50, and did well; giving hope to senior citizens everywhere. Some notable examples include:

Ronald Reagan. Perhaps the most fascinating success story of them all. He was an actor until he was first elected to public office at the age of 55.

Colonel Sanders. The beloved KFC icon ran a motel and restaurant joint, until the construction of an interstate threatened business. That’s when he created the Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Takichiro Mori was an economics professor until at 55 he became a real estate investor, putting his money into properties in Tokyo. He was the world’s richest man for a while although he never really got used to his fame.

To read more details about each of these individuals and to read the rest of the list which includes a man connected to decks of cards, a children books’ author, and a grandmother, click here.